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Epson EB-FH08 Beamer vs. Samsung The Freestyle LED-Projektor compared
Projector
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
6767Solide
6565Solide
Value for money
48Okay
46Okay
Best price
€529.90
€419.99
Price advantage
—
€109.91 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 36 of 40
Rank 38 of 40
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Epson EB-FH08 BeamerOverall rating 67Samsung The Freestyle LED-ProjektorOverall rating 65
Epson EB-FH08 BeamerSamsung The Freestyle LED-Projektor
Image quality72/10066/100
Brightness86/10055/100
Installation & setup70/10076/100
Smart features & sound45/10080/100
Motion & gaming60/10060/100
Noise, consumption & battery50/10056/100
Build quality & ease of use66/10064/100
Image quality
72
66
Brightness
86
55
Installation & setup
70
76
Smart features & sound
45
80
Motion & gaming
60
60
Noise, consumption & battery
50
56
Build quality & ease of use
66
64
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
EB-FH08
The Freestyle
Form factorBasic form of the projector, in this order: if it sits right in front of the wall as an ultra-short-throw unit, it is a laser TV. If it has a built-in battery, it is mini & portable – even with a stand. A swivel stand or gimbal without a battery means compact with swivel stand. Everything else is classic, for table or ceiling.
Classic (table or ceiling)
Compact with swivel stand
Light sourceType of light source.
UHP lamp
LED
Native resolutionPhysical resolution of the panel or chip – not the supported input resolution. Cheap mini projectors often advertise 1080p or 4K, but their chip only has 1280×720
Full HD 1920×1080
Full HD 1920×1080
Light outputBrightness according to the manufacturer in ANSI or ISO lumens; around 3,000 or more for bright living rooms. Marketing figures such as “LED lumens” are considerably higher and not comparable.
3,600 lumens
550 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
16,000 :1
300 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
3LCD
DLP
Throw typeRequired distance from the projection surface.
Standard throw
Standard throw
Picture & resolution
Supported resolutionHighest signal resolution the projector can process; may be higher than the native resolution.
Full HD 1920×1080
Full HD 1920×1080
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
No 4K
No 4K
Aspect ratioNative aspect ratio of the projector.
16:9
16:9
HDR formatsSupported HDR standards. Almost every projector handles HDR10; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ make the difference.
HDR10HDR10+HLG
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
No
No
Brightness & color
Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ISO lumens
Lumens (non-standard)
Light source & use
Light source lifespanManufacturer’s figure in hours until half brightness; lamps 3,000–8,000 h, LED/laser 20,000–30,000 h.
6,000 hours
30,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Home theaterBusiness & presentationsLiving room / daylight
Home theaterGaming
Optics & installation
Minimum throw ratioSmallest value of distance divided by image width. At 1.2, the projector must be placed 2.4 m away for a 2 m wide image.
1.21 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.45 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
337 inches
100 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1.2 x
1 x
Vertical lens shiftVertical lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Horizontal lens shiftHorizontal lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Automatic
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
No
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
TabletopCeiling mount
Ceiling mount
Gaming & connections
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
240 Hz
60 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 2.0
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIUSB-AAudio output (jack)
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-C
Smart features & operation
Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
None
Tizen
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
No
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Wi-Fi
Wi-FiBluetoothAirPlay
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
2 W
5 W
Built-in batteryCan run without mains power.
No
No
Operating noiseNoise level in normal mode; under 26 dB is considered quiet.
37 dB
30 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
284 W
50 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
2.7 kg (6 lb)
0.83 kg (1.8 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
30.2 × 25.2 × 9.2 cm (12 × 9.9 × 3.6 in)
10,24 × 9,52 × 17,28 cm (B × T × H)
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2025
2023
In the box
Hauptgerät, Stromkabel, Schnellstartanleitung, Fernbedienung inkl. Batterien, Garantiekarte
Projektor, Solar Smart Remote, USB-C-Stromkabel, Objektivdeckel, Anleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Epson EB-FH08 ist ein klassischer Full-HD-Beamer für Tisch und Decke, der viel Licht für wenig Geld liefert: 3.600 Lumen und natives Full HD tragen auch bei gedimmtem Licht ein großes Bild. Am besten hängt er an der Decke, mit Soundbar und Streaming-Stick. Der Haken: Der Lüfter ist mit 37 dB hörbar, und Apps gibt es nur per Zuspieler.
Pros
- 3.600 Lumen reichen bei gedimmtem Licht und Restlicht im Wohnzimmer
- Natives Full HD mit 1.920 x 1.080 Pixeln, scharfe Untertitel und Tabellen
- 3LCD-Technik ohne Regenbogeneffekt, Farben so hell wie Weiß
- Optischer 1,2-fach-Zoom: 100 Zoll aus 2,67 bis 3,20 m
- Lampe hält 6.000 h, im Eco-Modus 12.000 h
- Split-Screen und Tafel-Modus für Büro und Schulungsraum
Cons
- Lüfter mit 37 dB in leisen Filmszenen deutlich hörbar
- Kein Betriebssystem, Netflix und Mediatheken nur über Streaming-Stick
- Mono-Lautsprecher mit 2 W zu schwach für Filme, scheppert teils
- Kein Lens Shift, Bildkorrektur nur digital mit Schärfeverlust
- Lampe muss irgendwann ersetzt werden, Lampengarantie nur 12 Monate
Der Samsung The Freestyle ist ein schwenkbarer Mini-Beamer, der sich in Sekunden selbst scharf und gerade stellt und Netflix ab Werk mitbringt. Er passt ins dunkle Schlafzimmer, Kinderzimmer oder Wohnmobil. Der Haken: gemessene 230 statt 550 Lumen und ein Schwarz, das nur dunkles Grau ist. Bei Tageslicht verblasst das Bild, und das Tizen-Menü reagiert spürbar träge.
Pros
- Autofokus und Trapezkorrektur richten das Bild in wenigen Sekunden aus
- Netflix, Disney+ und Prime Video laufen ohne Streaming-Stick
- Kräftige Farben und Schärfe bis an den Bildrand bei Dunkelheit
- Um 180° schwenkbar, projiziert ohne Stativ an die Decke
- Rundum strahlender Lautsprecher klingt für die Größe ordentlich
- AirPlay 2, Tap View und HDMI eARC zur Soundbar
Cons
- Nur 230 statt angegebener 550 Lumen, bei Tageslicht verblasst das Bild
- Schwacher Kontrast von 344:1, Nachtszenen versinken in Grau
- Kein eingebauter Akku, mobil nur mit Akku-Base oder USB-C-Powerbank
- Tizen-Menü nimmt Tastendrücke oft verzögert an
- Automatik an Leinwand und Decke nicht immer treffsicher
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